Lodge and Backpacker Rosebank

The Lodge and Backpacker to stay in

Most recent review

thank you very much ... I would like to give my sincere appreciation for the hospitality that i was give when i was in Rose bank from 17th November to 21st November 2010. that was fantastic, my many thanks to you all. i enjoyed my stay there.

Description - Hostel

Lodge & Backpacker Rosebank is Part of The Lodge & Backpacker Group, Accoustix Lodge and Backpacker and Sleek Travel have been in existence for 8 yrs, though our experience we have now created this flagship Lodge. With it's super friendly 24 hour staff and a seriously laid back attitude to life, you'll feel welcome and chilled in Rosebank. Come late afternoon you can join other travellers at the common bar for a drink or a game of pool/snooker. There's the pool to hang out by, or why not just stretch out under the lodge's lapa and braai your dinner, you will find just about everything you'd need here from, a tour and travel desk to an outdoor terrace to soak up the rays from. Novels can be borrowed, a communal kitchen is open to all, WIFI and internet access will allow guest to hook up and laundry facilities are on hand - for all those folk who have just come off of safari (or tried their hand at soccer - in the spirit of FIFA)!

Rosebank is a great area to stay in, it is situated in a upmarket suburb of JHB next to Sandton and is the place to go to for a true South African alternative shopping and entertainment experience. Hosting the famous Rosebank Craft market weekly and there African Curio Market daily.The is the art Nuvaux Theatre, Cinemas, Galleries, Shopping Centres, bars and Clubs all within walking distance of the Lodge.

Rooms/dorms are clean, basic and pretty quiet. Fresh linen is provided, floors are tiled or have parke wooden floorboards, private rooms have designer bathrooms and all beds have plush duvets for added warmth.

Location - Hostel

How to get there

From the Bus Station / Train station :Get on to Wolmarans Street outside the Bus Station and head west. Take a right at De Beer and then a Left at De Korte (This will be the 2nd road you can turn left). Next road take a right and this will change to Jan Smuts Ave. Stay on Jan Smuts for +/- 8Km

The up-market Gautrain station will connect travellers from the airport toRosebank, or Twshane (formerly Pretoria). This will also be linked to all the soccer stadiums for the 2010 World Cup Soccer. This is an easy collection point for any travellers wanting to stay at Accoustix - a warm, homely and inviting environment, where the buzz happens and everyone is welcome.

By CarFrom the airport :When leaving the airport take the R24 and head towards Johannesburg, this will change to the N12.Take the N3 North (Sign will say Pretoria). Follow N3 for +/- 10Km and then follow the signs that say the N1 to Bloemfontein. Take the William Nicole off-ramp. Turn left once off the freeway and stay on William Nicole stay left at Hyde Park corner travel for +/- 4Km. And you will see Us on your right hand side

The Gautrain is situated in Rosebank, this then leads to the BRT(Rapid transit system) All other means are within walking distance of the Lodge. From the Airport one would board the Gautrain and exit in Rosebank.